Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

James Lester Bailey

James Lester Bailey

Oct 7, 2011

JAMES LESTER BAILEY, 80, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 in Santa Fe. Mr. Bailey was a long time floor specialist in the Santa Fe area. A Graveside Service was conducted on October 14, 2011 at the Santa Fe Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Harold Villa

Harold Villa

Oct 7, 2011

Mr. Harold Villa, age 64 of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully on Friday October 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Villa in 1949, and brothers Arthur and Richard Lopez. He is survived by his dear mother Teresa L. Ojeda of San Diego, CA, his nephew Isaac Villa and siblings: Benito and Daniel Villa, Linda and...

Esmeralda Gonzales

Esmeralda Gonzales

Oct 5, 2011

Esmeralda M. Gonzales, 63 of Santa Fe, Passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Santa Fe. She was born July 25, 1948 in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Johnny Gonzales, and her parents, Brigido Medina and Esther Reynaga. Esmeralda is survived by her daughter, Rene Alarid; two sons, Robert Gonzales and Michael Gonzales;...

Isabel Valencia

Isabel Valencia

Oct 4, 2011

Isabel Borrego Valencia, Age 98 was surrounded by family, friends and her angels when she went peacefully home into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and was an active member of the Altar Rosary Society for over 50 years. She will be greatly missed...

Francisca Martinez Zecena

Francisca Martinez Zecena

Oct 4, 2011

Francisca Martinez Zecena, 87, of Santa Fe, passed away on October 4, 2011.

Terence Chang

Terence Chang

Oct 4, 2011

Terence Gonn Chang, 52, of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on December 4, 2011.

Samuel Nathan Pauly

Samuel Nathan Pauly

Oct 4, 2011

Samuel Nathan Pauly Age 34, born 8-22-77 in Jacksonville FL to Christine Salmela and Daniel T. Pauly, went to be with the God whose world he loved, on 10-4-11. He was a cheerful, honest soul who loved life, lived it fearlessly, respected it, and walked gently in his world. He was in touch with the earth and with his soul....

Alfredo Gonzales

Alfredo Gonzales

Oct 3, 2011

Alfredo Fred J. Gonzales age 86, a resident of Taos, NM died on October 3, 2011 after a short illness. Fred retired from Los Alamos National Laboratories after 31 years in the S site as a Technical Machinist. Fred operated and managed El Restarante de Don Pablo Gomez for almost a decade. He was known for his award winning red...

Odila Valdez

Odila Valdez

Oct 1, 2011

Odila Valdez, 80, of Santa Fe, passed away on October 1, 2011. An 8 day mass was held on October 13, 2011 at the San Isidro Church in Santa Fe.

David Sanchez

David Sanchez

Oct 1, 2011

David Sanchez, 54, of Arroyo Seco passed away on October 1, 2011. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Reynaldo Sanchez and infant brother Sanchez, paternal grandparents, Onecimo and Perfetita Sanchez, maternal grandparents, Frank and Josephita Cardenas. He is survived by his parents, Doroteo and Aurora Sanchez, children, Randy Vigil (Valeen Martinez), Casandra Hardin (Gerald Maestas), grandchildren, Sara Vigil,...

Billy A. Herrera, Jr.

Billy A. Herrera, Jr.

Oct 1, 2011

Mr. Billy A. Herrera, Jr., age 30 of Tierra Azul & Chilie, died unexpectedly on Saturday October 1, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Billy and Lourdes Herrera, grandfather Antonio Herrera, and grandmother Maria Herrera. He is survived by: siblings; Mark Herrera of La Puebla, Tammy Johnson and husband Dan of Denver, CO., and Kathleen of Denver,...

Nattalie Dodge - Bradley

Nattalie Dodge - Bradley

Oct 1, 2011

NATTALIE RUVERN DODGE BRADLEY Nattalie Ruvern Dodge Bradley died in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at age 85. She had Alzheimer's disease. The daughter of Natt N. Dodge, and Mildred "Hap" Dodge, Nattalie was born in Seattle, Washington. Her father became a seasonal ranger at Mt. Rainier, and after taking the Civil Service Exam, joined the National Park...

Fernando R. Miera

Fernando R. Miera

Sep 30, 2011

Fernando Ricardo Miera, 61, of El Prado passed away on September 30, 2011. He is preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Jose Manuel and Maria Celia Miera and his son, Robert D. Miera. He is survived by his mother, Dolores Sandoval, father, Jose L. Silva (Beatrice), mother/stepmother of his children, Geraldine C. Romero; children, Tom Miera, Melodie...

Frank Hulse

Frank Hulse

Sep 29, 2011

Mr. Frank Hulse, age 74 of Taos, NM. died on Thursday September 29, 2011. He is survived by his dear friend Wayne Douglas gray, and other beloved family members and friends. There will be no local services taking place, interment will follow in Texas.

Mary L. Sinnott

Mary L. Sinnott

Sep 28, 2011

Mary L. Sinnott, 76, of Santa Fe, passed away on September 28, 2011.

Leroy B. Chacon

Leroy B. Chacon

Sep 28, 2011

Leroy Bonifacio Chacon, 73, went to meet the Lord on September 28, 2011. He was a lifetime resident of Canon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Teresina Chacon and his sister, Lydia Mondragon. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosalie Chacon, his children, Isabel Chacon, Leroy Chacon Jr., Sophia Chacon (Brandon) and Pam...

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